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AO57 JHY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

149,640 mi
Last recorded149,640 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 JHY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 149,640 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper rubbers splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heavy surface corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2024 148,702 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper rubbers splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 147,594 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper rubbers splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 143,138 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper rubbers splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 137,498 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 135,421 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

both front anti roll bar drop links dust covers slight splitting

Pass 26 Apr 2019 127,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine/gearbox underside stabiliser bar bushes deteriorated

front and centre exhaust system rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2018 115,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust all system rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2017 107,516 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

general surface rust to exhaust rear system

Pass 1 Mar 2016 97,689 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn close to limit, worn edges, cut outer sidewall

both rear trailing arm bush's perished

front brake dsics worn

offside rear tyre wearing edges

Pass 23 Jan 2014 76,191 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 64,758 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,438 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 52,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,286 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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AO57 JHY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 100,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO57 JHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO57 JHY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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